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Masters Rookie David Lynn Stormed his way to an impressive four under par 68 and then revealed he would love to perform a ‘planking’ act on Hogan’s Bridge. Lynn was the clubhouse leader until Australia’s Marc Leishman posted a six under par 66. Lynn had raced to five under par after 15 holes but then dropped a shot at the 17th to finish on four under par and in only third major championship. He recently posted a picture of himself ‘planking’ in the arms of a large ...

Paul Lawrie has slammed Augusta National officials in not allowing his youngest son, Michael to play a tee shot on the final hole of yesterday’s Par 3 Contest. The former Open Champion was about to have Michael, who competed in the recent Scottish Boys Championship, hit a shot at the final tee but officials stepped forward declaring he was not allowed to do so. Lawrie later used Twitter to remark: “The officials wouldn’t let Michael hit tee shot at last hole today in par 3 contest. ...

Former Masters champion, Charl Schwartzel and England’s Lee Westwood did not have the best of starts to the 2013 Masters – each taking double bogey at the first hole at Augusta National. Schwartzel played a wild drive well right of the fairway and with his ball deep into the trees. Officials had to stop cart traffic running between the first hole and the Media Centre while the South African considered his options. Then after a ruling Schwartzel played a left-handed shot with his wedge ...

In between coverage of the Shell Houston Open and the Valero Texas Open we made a visit to Corpus Christi located on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. And upon arriving into Corpus Christi it was difficult not to miss the sight of the USS Lexington anchored near the entrance to the port area of this Texas city. USS Lexington (CV 16), nicknamed “The Blue Ghost”, was built during World World 11 and was originally intended to be named Cabot.  But when word arrived during construction that the ...

England’s Lee Westwood has slammed his 2010 victorious European Ryder Cup captain, Colin Montgomerie over comments the Scot made saying this year’s Masters is Westwood’s last chance of Majors glory. “Let’s face it, not many golfers get better in their 40s,” said Monty. Well Westwood, who turns 40 later this month, vehmently disagrees and he comments are reported by good friend and colleague, David Facey in The Sun newspaper. “I don’t accept this is my last ...

An Australian-born caddy, who is an amazing twist grew-up some three streets from where your author lives, will be helping steer Scotland’s Martin Laird towards a repeat of Sandy Lyle’s double winning effort 25 years ago. Shay Knight grew up in Willoughby in the lower northern suburbs of Sydney. He used to caddy for fellow Australian Matt Jones but recently has switched to work for Laird. Knight, who used to also work with American T J Trahan, has been working with Laird since last year’s ...

Bespectacled Padraig Harrington will for a first time in 14 years see Augusta National but he says it will not affect his focus. It will be the first major of Harrington’s career he will wear glasses. But after three practice rounds on the Georgia golfing gem, the three-time Major winner can’t spot any difference using an ‘extra pair of eyes’. “I didn’t notice any difference, and it was something really I wasn’t thinking about,” he said. “I meant to actually have a bit of a look ...